Explore the Family Name Burda
The meaning of Burda
1. Czech and Slovak: nickname for a large, loutish fellow, from Old Czech burda ‘strong, big, corpulent man’. 2. Polish, Ukrainian, and Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): nickname for a troublemaker, from Old Polish burda ‘disturbance, brawl’ (originally meaning ‘burden, load’).
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How common is the last name Burda in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Burda" experienced a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Burda was ranked 15,898th in terms of popularity, but dropped to the 16,662nd spot in 2010 — a drop of 4.81%. However, the actual count of individuals with the Burda surname increased by 2.32% during this time period, from 1,680 to 1,719. The proportion per 100,000 individuals also decreased by approximately 6.45%, demonstrating a relative decrease in popularity.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,898 | #16,662 | -4.81% |
| Count | 1,680 | 1,719 | 2.32% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.62 | 0.58 | -6.45% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Burda
In terms of ethnic identity, the Burda surname is predominantly associated with individuals of White ethnicity, as reported by the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 97.32% of those with the Burda surname identified as White, dropping a marginal 1.66% to 95.70% in 2010. Interestingly, the Hispanic representation within the Burda surname nearly doubled from 1.01% in 2000 to 1.86% in 2010, an increase of 84.16%. The 2010 data also shows new representations from Black, Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities, which were not present in the 2000 data. However, the representation of individuals identifying with two or more races slightly decreased by 13.86% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.32% | 95.7% | -1.66% |
| Hispanic | 1.01% | 1.86% | 84.16% |
| Two or More Races | 1.01% | 0.87% | -13.86% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.81% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.47% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0.29% | 0% |